The Jobava London System is a sharp opening with very little theory. I defend against the Jobava with
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Vienna Game: Anderssen Defense (2…Bc5)
The Anderssen Defense is a way for black to try and avoid the mainline Vienna Game theory. It’s
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Here’s a brutal attacking setup · Road to GM, Game 327
The King’s Indian is an attacking opening, usually played by tactical players who like entering sharp positions. I
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There’s a reason all Grandmasters play this defense · Road to GM, Game 326
I’ve added a new defense to my repertoire. After years of playing 1…d5, I switched to Nf6 to
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No more London System (I wish everyone played this against me) · Road to GM, Game 325
No more London System in 2024 was my New Year’s resolution. This was my first game with white.
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First tournament of the year and what happened to my hand · Road to GM, Game 324
First otb chess tournament of 2024 was accompanied by several adventures. It had still gone relatively well, considering.
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Vienna Game Stanley Variation (3.Bc4): Ideas, Principles and Common Variations
The Vienna Game is an attacking opening, and playing an early Bc4 is one of the most straightforward
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Vienna Game Mieses Variation (3.g3): Ideas, Principles and Common Variations
The Vienna Game is an attacking opening. Playing g3 and going into the Mieses Variation is the positional
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The Vienna Game: Ideas, Principles and Common Variations · Chess Openings
The Vienna Game is a chess opening for attacking players who like tactical play, avoiding main line theory,
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The Symmetrical English: 1.c4 c5 · English Opening Theory
A detailed guide to the Symmetrical English Opening, covering plans, ideas, patterns and important theoretical variations. The full
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